We invite you to post your thesis statements on our discussion forum. Here are the main instructions to help you get started:·Re-write your thesis statement in two stages as given in the handout we distributed·After you are done, test your thesis statement with the questions included in the handout. If you need to make changes, improve your thesis with them·Take some time and offer your readers and us some comments on each stage·Finally, post your work in one reply with your name indicated

You may also refer to the handout about formulating a thesis in our reading materials page. Click "comments" and start posting your thesis statements.

Main argument/claim and evidence 1. What is the writer’s main argument/claim? 2. What (if any) sub-claims/smaller claims does the writer make? 3. Evidence- what examples, research, and other evidence does the writer use?

Methods 1. Does the writer make assumptions? 2. How does the writer collect evidence/do research? 3. How does the writer present the argument to make it compelling and/or persuasive? (e.g. turns of phrase, style and organization) 4. How does the writer establish credibility? 5. How does the writer appeal to the readers’ emotions? 6. How does the writer appeal to the readers’ logic or reason?